How to delete a GoDaddy account

GoDaddy has been offering Internet domain registration services for years. No matter how good the service is, you may decide it’s time to cancel your subscription. It could be because you no longer need web hosting or are ready to switch to another provider. In this article, we will look at how to delete your GoDaddy account. We will also look at how to cancel any product subscription you may have on the platform.

How to remove products from a GoDaddy account

If you want to delete your GoDaddy account, you will first need to delete all the products you have subscribed to on the platform. You will then have to wait 24 hours before permanently deactivating your account. Therefore, we will start by seeing how to delete these secondary accounts.

How to replace GoDaddy email account

GoDaddy allows you to create professional email accounts that match your domain name. They improve brand presence and build trust with customers. If you’re ready to delete your GoDaddy email account, these steps will guide you through the process.

1. Sign in to your GoDaddy account and go to the “Account Settings” tab.
   
2. Go to my profile.”
   
3. Tap “Edit,” located on the right side of the screen.
   
4. Scroll to the email address you.
   
5. Enter your new email address and save it.
   

Your GoDaddy email account will now be replaced. GoDaddy will send you a confirmation message informing you that the process was successful.

Please note that deleting an email account means that you will no longer have access to any of your stored messages. But replacing an email address does not delete the domain associated with the account.

How to delete a GoDaddy domain account

Domains are the focal point of the GoDaddy platform. Removing one is relatively simple. The method described below will guide you on how to do it.

1. Open your GoDaddy account and go to “Domains.”
   
2. Tap the “Manage” option on the selected domain.
   
3. Scroll down to find “Additional Settings”.
   
4. Press “Delete Domain” to delete the accounts.
   
5. Click the box that says “Yes, I consent to deleting the selected domains.”
   
6. Press “Continue” to complete the process.
   

Your domains have now been removed from GoDaddy. Any website associated with the domain will no longer be accessible through that web address.

How to Remove Pending Orders and Domain Monitoring from GoDaddy

GoDaddy provides a backorder service that allows you to purchase a domain that is currently in use. The platform monitors the registered domain and recovers it once it is available. This does not always mean that you will get the domain name, as the current user could choose to renew the registration. If there are domain names you have your eye on but have changed your mind, here’s how to cancel GoDaddy’s backorder and monitoring service.

1. Sign in to GoDaddy and go to “Domains.”
   
2. Press “Buy & Sell” and select “Pending Orders & Tracking” from the drop-down menu.
   
3. Check the box next to the domain you want to stop monitoring.
4. Tap “Delete Selected” and click the “Delete Pending Orders and Tracking” checkbox.
5. Press “OK” to complete the process and then “OK” again on the confirmation message that appears.

GoDaddy will now stop monitoring the domain name you were previously interested in.

How to Remove GoDaddy Domain Protection Plan

GoDaddy provides a basic level of protection for domains hosted on its platform. Website owners can sign up for additional domain protection that improves online security. The program keeps private data safe and inaccessible. It also scans for malware and offers protection against hackers and other online threats. Follow the steps shown here to remove GoDaddy domain protection.

1. Log in to GoDaddy and navigate to the “Domain Control Center.”
2. Press “Select all” to check the boxes for all the domains you have on the platform.
   
3. Tap “Property” and then “Downgrade Privacy Protection.”
   
4. Click “No Privacy Protection” and then “Confirm.”
5. Check the box that says “Yes, I consent to removing protection from the selected domain.”
6. Press “Continue” and continue with the identity verification process.

GoDaddy will send you a notification informing you that the process has completed successfully.

How to Remove GoDaddy Inbound Domain Transfer

You can transfer domains hosted on other platforms to GoDaddy. The process lasts between 5 and 7 days. If you delete your GoDaddy account within this period, you will also need to delete the incoming domain transfer. See how to do it.

1. Open GoDaddy and open the “Domain Control Center”.
2. Tap “Domains” and then “Transfers.”
3. Click “Select All” to mark all domains for transfer.
4. Press “Cancel Transfer,” located at the top of the list.
5. Press “Cancel Transfer” again on the pop-up message that appears.

A confirmation message will appear informing you that the domain transfers have been cancelled.

How to remove GoDaddy SSL certificate

An SSL certificate is a digital document that secures communication between a website and its servers. It protects data and lets site visitors know that the platform is safe to use. GoDaddy offers the SSL certificate as a subscription service. Here’s how to cancel it.

1. Sign in to GoDaddy and go to the Product page.
2. Press “SSL Certificate” and then the “Manage” button next to it.
3. Click “Certificate Details” and then click the “Revoke” button next to Status.
4. From the drop-down menu that appears, select the reason you are canceling the certificate.
5. Press “Revoke certificate” to complete the process.

Your SSL certificate will now be revoked.

How to Remove GoDaddy Mobile App Store Purchase

GoDaddy is compatible with some applications available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. If you want to cancel these app subscriptions, follow the steps below.

1. Open your GoDaddy account and go to “Renewals & Billing.”
   
2. Check all available products.
   
3. Click “Bulk Actions.”
   
4. Then tap “Cancel renewal.”
   
5. Press “Delete my product” on the pop-up message that appears.
   
6. Click “Yes, I want to delete” once you receive the email.
   
7. Press the “Send email” button.
   

All your app purchases and subscriptions will now be cancelled.

How to delete a free GoDaddy account

GoDaddy will only allow you to delete your account once all product subscriptions have been cancelled. Once that process is complete, you will have to wait 24 hours before you can proceed to deactivate your account. This is how you get off the platform.

1. Sign in to GoDaddy and navigate to “Account Settings.”
   
2. Select the “Contact Preferences” page.
   
3. Scroll to “Account.”
   
4. Press the “Edit” button located on the right side of the screen.
   
5. In the “Confirm” p, check the “I understand that this action cannot be undone” box.
   
6. Click “Close Account” to confirm your action.
   

GoDaddy will send you a notification informing you that your account has been permanently deleted.

End of the road

Deleting your GoDaddy account is a fairly simple process. If you are interested in migrating to an alternative web hosting platform or no longer need their services, you can easily close your GoDaddy account. This guide shows you how to do it. It also includes all the information you need to remove associated GoDaddy products.